A Patient Has Undergone a PCI, and the Provider Orders

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient has undergone a PCI, and the provider orders clopidogrel to be given for 12 months, along with an ACE inhibitor and heparin. What will the nurse do?

• A) Question the need for heparin.
• B) Request an order for a beta blocker.
• C) Request an order for aspirin.
• D) Suggest ordering clopidogrel for 14 days.

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Definitions:

Residual Volume

The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a forced exhalation, ensuring gas exchange continues even between breaths.

Irrigation

The process of cleaning a wound or body part by flushing with water or a medical solution to remove debris and infections.

Nasogastric Irrigant

A solution used to flush or clear a nasogastric tube, which is a tube inserted through the nose down into the stomach.

Adult Patient

An individual receiving medical care who is beyond the age of adolescence and legally considered an adult in their respective jurisdiction.